off key
/ˈɔfˌki/
adverb
- In a way that is not in tune musically.
- The guitar was tuned off-key, so the chords sounded wrong.
- The trumpet played off-key throughout the song.
- She sang off-key, but the audience still clapped.
adjective
- Not in tune; sounding the wrong pitch in music.
- The choir sounded off-key because they hadn't practiced enough.
- He played a few off-key notes on the piano.
- The singer's voice was off-key during the chorus.
- Not appropriate or suitable for the situation; out of place.
- His joke was off-key at the serious meeting.
- Her cheerful comment felt off-key given the sad news.
- The bright decorations seemed off-key in the somber room.
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